Posted by: keymaker
Story of Music - 02/07/13 12:28 PM
Howard Goodall (conducting) who is telling the 'Story of Music' in a six part series on BBC TV introduced this aria from the oratorio 'Solomon' by Handel with the words:
"... 'Will the Sun Forget to Streak' is no hysterical outburst of operatic tragedy nor is it a plaint of sentimental self-indulgent misery - it's the voice of rueful acceptance as if the centuries have melted away and left us with a simple humane message: 'time doesn't stand still so cherish every moment of joy and beauty with gratitude. The Queen of Sheba knew she would never encounter a man of Solomon's wisdom again. It's debatable whether music will ever surpass the creative ingenuity and spiritual candour of the masterpieces of Bach and Handel either..."
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"... 'Will the Sun Forget to Streak' is no hysterical outburst of operatic tragedy nor is it a plaint of sentimental self-indulgent misery - it's the voice of rueful acceptance as if the centuries have melted away and left us with a simple humane message: 'time doesn't stand still so cherish every moment of joy and beauty with gratitude. The Queen of Sheba knew she would never encounter a man of Solomon's wisdom again. It's debatable whether music will ever surpass the creative ingenuity and spiritual candour of the masterpieces of Bach and Handel either..."
km